Posted by JenStar on July 28, 2004, at 20:23:36
In reply to Re: Group-Free Tuesday! » pegasus, posted by tabitha on July 28, 2004, at 13:44:56
Tabitha,
I'm glad you made a decision that brought you a happy feeling. That's good to hear.I've been reading an interesting book called The Group Therapy Experience, from Theory to Practice. It's written by Louis R. Ormont, Ph.D.
It gives a look at group therapy from the therapist's standpoint, and discusses techniques they can/should/shouldn't use to draw out people, initiate discussion, handle disagreements, and recognize their own weaknesses in managing the group.
I have not tried group therapy, but I think that reading this book would help me if I do it in the future. I would know kind of what to expect and what kinds of things the therapist might do / not do to steer the group.
I apologize if you or others have mentioned this (or similar) books before, since I just got into Babble recently.
Anyway, I was wondering if you'd read this or other books? Has your T. talked openly about her methods for managing the group?
Do you think you'll go back to the group again?
Wishing you the best!JenStar
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